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Frequency. >50% of people with cirrhosis [ 4] Ascites ( / əˈsaɪtiz /; [ 5] Greek: ἀσκός, romanized : askos, meaning "bag" or "sac" [ 6]) is the abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen. [ 1] Technically, it is more than 25 ml of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, although volumes greater than one liter may occur. [ 4]
Free Gd 3+ has a median lethal dose of 0.34 mmol/kg (IV, mouse) [17] or 100–200 mg/kg, but the LD50 is increased by a factor of 31 times [18] when Gd 3+ is chelated. [ 19 ] The spectrum of adverse drug reactions is greater with gadolinium-based contrast agents than with iodinated contrast agents ( radiocontrast agents ).
The rectouterine pouch, being the lowest part of the peritoneal cavity in a woman at supine position, is a common site for the spread of pathology such as ascites, tumour, endometriosis, pus, etc. As it is the furthest point of the abdominopelvic cavity in women, it is a site where infection and fluids typically collect. [5]
Pelvic inflammatory disease, also known as pelvic inflammatory disorder ( PID ), is an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system, namely the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and inside of the pelvis. [5] [2] Often, there may be no symptoms. [1] Signs and symptoms, when present, may include lower abdominal pain, vaginal ...
The rectovesical pouch is a space between the rectum and the bladder in men. [1] It lies above the seminal vesicles. [2] It is lined by peritoneum and at its base is the rectoprostatic fascia (Denonvillier's fascia). When a man is upright or supine, it is the lowest part of his peritoneal cavity. [3]
Hematometra typically presents as cyclic, cramping pain in the midline of the pelvis or lower abdomen. [ 1] Patients may also report urinary frequency and urinary retention. [ 2] Premenopausal women with hematometra often experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, including dysmenorrhea (pain during menstruation) or amenorrhea (lack of menstruation ...
Abdominal ultrasound is commonly used in the setting of abdominal pain or an acute abdomen (sudden and/or severe abdominal pain syndrome in which surgical intervention might be necessary), in which it can diagnose appendicitis or cholecystitis . Ultrasound can also be used if there is suspicion of enlargement of one or more organs, such as used ...
Pelvic floor dysfunctionis a term used for a variety of disorders that occur when pelvic floormuscles and ligaments are impaired. The condition affects up to 50 percent of women who have given birth.[2] Although this condition predominantly affects women, up to 16 percent of men are affected as well.[3]